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Which is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles?
A. Prone to clogging with debris
B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam
C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns
D. Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog nozzles
Ans: C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns
How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle
changed?
A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly
B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower pattern
C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/min) setting
D. Signaling the pump operator to reduce or increase the pressure
Ans: C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/Min)
setting
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Advancing an uncharged hose line down a flight of stairs is only
recommended when:
A. The fire is minor or not present
B. There is an immediate need for water
C. The primary search has been completed
D.There are at least four firefighters on the hoseline team
Ans: A. The fire is minor or not present
Hand line streams have flows that discharge:
A. Less than 40 GPM ( 160 L/min)
B. From 25 to 300 GPM ( 100 to 1 200L/min)
C. From 40 to 350 GPM (160 to 1 400L/min)
D. More than 350 GPM ( 1 400L/min)
Ans: From 40 to 350 GPN (160 to 1 400L/min
Which type of hose stream is created by specialized nozzles such as
cellar nozzles, piercing nozzles, or chimney nozzles?
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A. Fog stream
B. Solid stream
C. Broken stream
D. Straight stream
Ans: C. Broken stream
What is caused by friction loss?
A. Increased nozzle reaction
B. Decreased nozzle reaction
C. Lower water pressure at the pump
D. Lower water pressure at the nozzle
Ans: D. Lower water pressure at the nolezz
Class a foam acts as a surfactant, which means that it:
A. Requires a special type of nozzle for application
B. Requires a special type of aeration tool to be formed
C. Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing better penetration
into the fuel
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TCFP Questions Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
Which is a characteristic of smooth bore nozzles?
A. Prone to clogging with debris
B. Cannot be used to apply compressed air foam
C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns
D. Operate at higher nozzle pressures than fog nozzles
Ans: C. Cannot be adjusted to different stream patterns
How is the rate of discharge for a manually adjustable fog nozzle
changed?
A. Pushing the bale forward or backward slowly
B. Rotating the nozzle tip to choose a wider or narrower pattern
C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/min) setting
D. Signaling the pump operator to reduce or increase the pressure
Ans: C. Rotating the selector ring to the desired GPM (L/Min)
setting
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Advancing an uncharged hose line down a flight of stairs is only
recommended when:
A. The fire is minor or not present
B. There is an immediate need for water
C. The primary search has been completed
D.There are at least four firefighters on the hoseline team
Ans: A. The fire is minor or not present
Hand line streams have flows that discharge:
A. Less than 40 GPM ( 160 L/min)
B. From 25 to 300 GPM ( 100 to 1 200L/min)
C. From 40 to 350 GPM (160 to 1 400L/min)
D. More than 350 GPM ( 1 400L/min)
Ans: From 40 to 350 GPN (160 to 1 400L/min
Which type of hose stream is created by specialized nozzles such as
cellar nozzles, piercing nozzles, or chimney nozzles?
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A. Fog stream
B. Solid stream
C. Broken stream
D. Straight stream
Ans: C. Broken stream
What is caused by friction loss?
A. Increased nozzle reaction
B. Decreased nozzle reaction
C. Lower water pressure at the pump
D. Lower water pressure at the nozzle
Ans: D. Lower water pressure at the nolezz
Class a foam acts as a surfactant, which means that it:
A. Requires a special type of nozzle for application
B. Requires a special type of aeration tool to be formed
C. Lowers the surface tension of water, allowing better penetration
into the fuel
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